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Ilmenite emerald cut

ilmenite

It is named after the Ilmen Mountains in Russia, where it was discovered in 1827.

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herderite crystal from Minas Gerais in Brazil

hydroxylherderite

Its name honors Siegmund August Wolfgang von Herder (1776-1838) who identified it. It is found associated with herderite, besides many specimens called herderite are actually of hydroxylherderite.

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hydroxyapatite crystals of Norway

hydroxyapatite

As for the apatite, its name derives from the Greek to indicate that the apatite has often been confused with other gems, plus the mention of “hydroxy”added . This is a major constituent of bones and teeth.There is a very dark green variety rich in

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fancy cut hyalophane from Bosnia

hyalophane

Discovered in 1855, it owes its name to the Greek “hyalos” – glass-, and “Phanos” – which has the appearance.

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cabochon of howlite

howlite

Discovered in 1868 in California, its name honors the Canadian chemist H. How (1828-1879). Its porosity allows the dye it, but only in blue to imitate the turquoise. Cabochon cut, in its natural color it is wrongly called “white turquoise”.

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hornblende crystals from Norway

hornblende

Very common mineral, its name comes from the German “horn” horn “blenden” dazzle. There are many varieties depending on the content of iron, magnesium, calcium etc …

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